@René164 , Great to hear of another 164 being saved. I might be able to help with some parts you are after (guards and wheels). I am currently working on a 164 and the project I got came with a lot of spares (about 20 boxes of parts of a second car).
I am also located in central Victoria, not far out from Castlemaine.
I had a look at some of the parts I have. There are two guards, some dents but sound metal.
An example of one of the spare wheels, should have a set of 4.
I have a nose cone but it has been cut up a bit, looks like trying to change from the smaller later grille to the larger earlier one.
Happy to assist if there are parts you need that I have on hand. I would be good to catch up and check out the projects.
Well just an update on my new toy.
New fuel pump fitted with a 30 micron pre filter and new hoses from pump to filter and filter to hard line, new fuel return line to sender unit fitted. New wiring loom made from boot to pump ( original loom retained if I ever install original pump).
To the previous moron who took to the fuel pump bracket with the grinder, you need your head read, the bracket is bent for a reason. I am still to bend up a box to protect the pump and wires.
Bleed all lines and voila we have a running engine.
Total outlay so far $250.00
Next step is to remove the radiator and have a new core installed as the core tubes are rotten due to the car sitting for many years.
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René164 Nice work there.
Since this is becoming a build thread now, I'm going to re-tag this thread from [Trading Post] [Radar] to [Rides].
Major Ledfoot thank you very much. I am not really familiar with blog posting so I appreciate all the help I can get.
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AdrianH Yes I was so happy to get it running, no major knocks or noises. Engine will eventually come out but at this point I just wanted to get it running. Drove up and down my driveway but in doing so I seized up the brakes. These things are expected, I am not worried about the brakes as they have to be rebuilt anyway. All in all I was happy.
Major Ledfoot I renamed the thread to Rene's 164E project (sorry I couldn't figure out how to put the accent on the e!)
Looks like a challenging project! I dismantled 6 rusty 164s from 1969-1974 models. I may have some bits and pieces in tubs in my shed if you're after anything specific, but no body panels. Let me know. I'm located in Musk Vale, 5 km south of Daylesford.
Figured out how to get the é
Great cars the 164 , check for cracks in front cross member they are known to vend due to 6cyl cast block weight.
Change your diff oil and put an engine oil cooler on it due to Australian temps.
Flush gearbox oil and replace auto fluid .
Any Holden Hg, hk etc alloy rims will fit
Cooling is a problem in the 164 in OZ.
Replace the thermostat if you haven't already done so.
Flush the cooling system and re-core the radiator.
Add a transmission cooler and maybe bypass the radiator cooling of the transmission.
Add an electric fan in front of the radiator.
Check out some of the things I have done on Viktoria, my 1974 164E.
carnut222 thank you so much for the offer. I will definitely keep it in mind. I am so grateful for all the help I have received so far on the forum.
As it is a fresh project I am still assessing the car so I’m not 100% sure what I will be needing.
I have found a cracked RH headlight and the cables that drive the RH headlight wipers are broken.
I have found the RH side has taken a knock at some point and the bracket that holds the headlight wiper is bent. My bumper bar also sits slightly to the left and upon inspection I have found the RH bumper bracket is also bent ( the one the bolts to the bar).
Slowly slowly I will more than likely find little bit and pieces that need doing.
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